Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing, I learned so much about the country's history Past Review

By (Mills College) - abroad from 06/10/2017 to 07/08/2017 with

CIEE: Cape Town - Summer South African Studies

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned everything about the country's political history from people who lived it.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I enjoyed the arrangements in Johannesburg more than Cape Town.

* Food:

Not the programs fault, I just was not a fan of South African food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

The learning experience was one of a kind.

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $75
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Keep track of how much you are spending in U.S. dollars.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The professor - Dr. Jansen
  • The excursions
* What could be improved?
  • More selectiveness in students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How cold it was going to be!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.